Cindy Fuller > wrote in
:

> In article >,
> "Howard Kaikow" > wrote:
>
>> As I am having a bunch of teeth extracted, I may need to use a
>> blender to have a balanced diet after the extractions.
>>
>> I've not thought about the issues fully, but I am concerned with at
>> least the following:
>>
>> 1. Best way to blend protein.
>> 2. Best way to blend fiber, e.g., whey.
>> 3. Can I blend bread?
>> 4. Can I blend, say, soy burgers/
>>
>> Which blenders are recommended?
>
> Any blender will do a decent job of pureeing food. As far as food
> goes, it's time for me to put on my nutrition hat. You're going to
> need a good bit of protein and calories to help your gums recover from
> this shock. If it's just wisdom teeth extraction, you don't need to
> worry much about the consistency of food. If you're getting a bridge
> or dentures, you need to be concerned. If you can drink milk, make
> yourself smoothies with fruit. You can eat most soups, including
> cream and bean soups, without blending them. You can blend bread or
> soy burgers, but why bother? Both are fairly soft. Whey is a
> protein, not a fiber. If you want to get enough fiber in your blender
> diet, rely on beans, cooked oatmeal, and such. You shouldn't need to
> use something like Metamucil to get in enough fiber.
>
> Vitamin C will also help your gums heal. Get it from fruit or juices.
> Supplements aren't necessary. If orange or grapefruit juice is too
> acidic for your mouth after the extractions, go with cranberry juice.
>
> Good luck!
> Cindy
>

You forgot the pinch of salt to toughen the gums...Dentist is forever
telling me to gargle with luke warm salt water after extractions...

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